Pakistan fields new drone fleet

Pakistan is the latest foreign military to join the ranks of unmanned warfare, unveiling its new drone fleet for the first time on Tuesday.

The new unmanned aircraft, dubbed the "Burraq" and "Shahpar," will be fielded by Pakistan's army and air force, according to an official statement from Islamabad.

The Associated Press first reported details of the country's new aerial drone fleet.

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Pakistani military officials declined to comment on the specific capabilities of the aircraft, what kinds of missions they would conduct or whether they would be armed.

Military observers claim the limited size and range of the new aircraft would hinder Pakistan's ability to arm the drones, indicating they would likely be used for intelligence and reconnaissance missions.